Associate Director – Supply Chain Manufacturing, (Neenah, WI)
Job Description
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and U by Kotex, Kimberly-Clark holds No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries.
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Associate Finance Director – Supply Chain Manufacturing - Kimberly-Clark North America (KCNA)
We are currently seeking an Associate Finance Director – Supply Chain Manufacturing to support the Kimberly-Clark North America (KCNA) Manufacturing organization. This position is a key thought leader and strategic advisor in helping the Vice President of KCNA Manufacturing accelerate realization of savings, drive continuous improvement efforts and step change efficiencies which will allow KCNA to fund innovation and deliver high quality products at the right price, on time, every time.
The Associate Finance Director plays a critical role in driving the overall success of the KCNA Supply Chain business by turning information into analytics and insights and will work closely with multiple senior leaders to influence and drive impact. The applicant should be a thought leader and able to identify opportunities and solutions which deliver on business objectives.
Organization
The Associate Finance Director – Supply Chain Manufacturing reports to the Director – Supply Chain, KCNA and is based in Neenah, WI. Key customers include:
Vice President – Manufacturing (KCNA)
Plant Managers and Plant Finance Managers
Supply Planning Organization
Cost of Sales and FP&A Teams – Corporate and BU
Cost Transformation Leaders (across all KCNA businesses)
Brand Finance leaders and team members (across all KNCA businesses)
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the VP of KCNA Manufacturing to advance the KCNA Supply Chain strategy, leveraging standard practices and processes to drive end-to-end supply chain integration.
Actively participate in building and executing supply chain manufacturing capabilities, business strategies, objectives and plans. Shape, coordinate, and drive delivery of projects/initiatives as required by the Vice Presidents of Manufacturing and his/her deputies.
Apply financial concepts in an end-to-end business context covering manufacturing capacity planning and asset utilization, capital planning and investment and ROI across our entire mill network.
Overall ownership of KCNA plant manufacturing forecast and actuals results process and governance.
The role will provide direct coaching, leadership and direction to the Plant Finance Mangers (10 direct reports ranging from Associated Finance Managers to Associated Finance Director).
Valued partner within KCNA cost transformation program working closing with the plant manufacturing teams to drive and optimize manufacturing cost savings.
Provide management with financial advice and counsel on all pertinent business matters by supplying ongoing, timely, and meaningful financial analysis of actual performance, business plans and other discreet projects including investment analysis for manufacturing projects.
Ensure application of efficient and effective financial and operating controls. Promote sound internal control programs and support the Corporation's requirement for strong central financial control.
Work closely with key stakeholders and secure organizational alignment to ensure successful change management and implementation.
Provide a source of business knowledge and problem-solving capabilities to assure sound analyses, recommendations and actionable programs arise across a wide range of business or financial opportunities (strategy development and execution, cost transformation, investment analysis, cost to serve and inventory management).
Advocate LEAN business practices, driving out waste in business processes using LEAN problem-solving tools and practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in brand, manufacturing, and operational Finance with a consistent record of influence and impact
Well-versed in the principles and practices of finance and accounting to ensure that procedures, instructions and practices within the unit provide adequate internal financial control and are in conformance with corporate accounting and financial control policies and instructions
Demonstrated experience as a talent developer with the ability to inspire, engage and empower a team to deliver their best while leveraging differences.
Demonstrated organizational skills to manage functional workload, multiple priorities, and competing time demands
Strong oral, written and presentation skills to deliver effective, confident and results-oriented communications and presentations
Advanced computer skills using Excel and PowerPoint to prepare communications, financial spreadsheets and presentations
Strong business judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills
Strategic thinker who is willing to operate outside their comfort zone and has the courage to challenge the status quo
Demonstrated leadership skills to drive change cross-functionally
Exceptional ability to influence without authority
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business
Experience working and influencing in a matrix organization
Self-motivated with a sense of curiosity and growth mindset
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. With an inclusive culture, our employees – and the original thinking they bring to Kimberly-Clark – make us stronger.
EOE disability/vet. K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
